Wenger will be keen to knock Chelsea off their perches next season, but will need to get long-term deals over the line for star duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil to stand a chance of competing for the title next season.

He wrote: “Out of the huge admiration and respect I hold for Leicester I wanted to be totally honest and transparent. I have informed the club that I feel now is the time for me to move on.

“I had a good discussion with the chairman last summer and we agreed at that time that I would stay for another year. I’ve had the four best seasons of my career at Leicester and have loved every moment.

“I feel immense pride to have been a part of what we have achieved during my time at the club, culminating in becoming Premier League champions.”